Be Thankful
"give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
-- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
A brilliant moon lit my path as I drove home the other night. It was one of those crystal clear nights where the moon's fullness revealed God's magnificent glory. I thanked God for the beautiful sight.
I'm trying to do that more and more. I'm so quick to run to God about any little complaint but I want to be just as quick to thank Him for all the things He does for me each day. This computer, for example. My health and the health of my family. My dog. A home, complete with a bed and central heat and air. I have a bible to read and I don't have to worry that I'll be killed for reading it. The list goes on and on. God has blessed me with so many things.
His greatest gift to me, and you, was and is His Son, Jesus Christ. Through faith in Him, we gain eternal life with God. That's a blessing beyond anything I can even comprehend. He loves us so completely. What a glorious gift that is!
Today is Thanksgiving Day. As Americans we remember the pilgrims and Indians gathering for a feast. I know that in this country one out of six children don't have enough food each day. I am grateful that I have food. I thank God and pray that I'll always have a heart to share the gifts He gives me with others.
God created this great land of ours. We have religious freedom that we sometimes take for granted. There are Christians throughout the world who die for their faith in God. We are blessed to live where we can worship Him without fear of attack.
It's easy to focus on what's wrong with our lives. It's a downward spiral that makes us forget all the blessings that surround us. When I get depressed, I start counting my blessings. It really does help refocus my mind. It fills me with hope. My God has done so much for me and He continues to love and bless me each day. I am thankful for His Presence in my life and all the many blessings He bestows on me each day.
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